Tucker Chase

Experience

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  Irregular Warfare Initiative

  Jan 2021 - Dec 2023

  Social Media Manager

  Led a seven-person team that managed the organization’s social media accounts on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. • Launched five social media accounts, growing IWI's audience to 33,000+ followers.• Planned and executed virtual and in-person conferences for military leaders, policymakers, and scholars, including GEN (ret) David Petraeus, Ambassador Ryan Crocker, Dr. Steve Biddle, MG Patrick Roberson, and MG Scott Jackson.• Launched and oversaw a monthly email newsletter covering articles, security issues, and events.• Maintained a 250+ item archive of podcasts, articles, and event recordings.• Proficient in social media management tools like Buffer, Headliner, Canva, Streamyard, and Mailchimp.• Designed 20+ flyers, banners, and logos for the organization.• Contributed to the design and structure of the organization’s website. Show less

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  US Army

  Jun 2023 - now

  Responsible for coordinating fire support plans, target identification, and ensuring effective execution of fire missions. Advise and integrate all fire support assets into the Commander’s scheme of maneuver. • Led a five-person team providing fire support during Swedish history's largest joint forcible entry exercise.• Recognized for the best fire support plan in the Battalion during the Company Live Fire Exercise. • Selected as a Liaison Officer, working with a Hungarian Ranger Platoon during the Company’s Urban training exercise in Sweden.• Introduced the Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) into the Battalion’s fire support communication structure, improving precision targeting and situational awareness. Show less Overseeing training, operations, and the readiness of 30 soldiers and $10 million in equipment. Responsible for ensuring effective fire support, maintaining unit discipline, and executing missions. • Planned the organization’s first UAS live fire exercise, utilizing a digital fire kill chain in Italy and Germany. • Led the testing of the Skydio quadcopter system, validating a digitally capable fire support system. • Led training for 300+ personnel in a high-risk international airborne operation, culminating in a live fire exercise off the drop zone.• Managed the international transportation of $4 million in equipment for a major airborne operation, coordinating clearance forms and hazardous inspections in compliance with host nation policies. Show less Responsible for conducting fire calculations to ensure accurate and timely delivery of indirect fires onto designated targets. Coordinated fire support, communicated with Commanders, and oversaw the safety and effectiveness of fire missions. • Led the top-performing Fire Direction Center across the organization during the Platoon Certification Live Fire Exercise.• Planned training for 80+ personnel for a high-risk international airborne operation, leading to a live fire exercise off the drop zone. • Implemented several control measures and SOPs for the unit’s arms room, resulting in the top-ranking arms room out of 5 in the organization and improving operational efficiency while reducing asset damage risks.• Served as the organization’s Level 25 Defense Travel System Approval Authority, coordinating logistical support for 20+ clients monthly and resolving coordination issues for 60+ personnel traveling from Germany to Morocco. Show less

  • Fire Support Officer; 1-503IN/173rd IBCT (A)

    May 2024 - now

  • Platoon Leader; 4-319 AFAR/173rd IBCT (A)

    Jan 2024 - May 2024

  • Fire Direction Officer; 4-319 AFAR/173rd IBCT (A)

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2024